Digital Platforms

Federal Insurance Office announces the appointment of 15 to serve on Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance.

IT security and compliance executives on adequate technologies to secure cloud infrastructure.

In the second quarter of 2011, commercial mortgage commitments by U.S. life insurers grew to $15.7 billion compared to $5.9 billion during the same period in 2010, and will remain strong, according to Fitch Ratings.

Insurers are finding that multiple views may be best when modeling for natural disasters.

As the European Union codifies more stringent capital requirements, Fitch expects the United States to be granted regulatory equivalence.

Advisers of the future are gravitating toward financial planning programs; here are the schools topping many students' wish-lists.

Expanding its membership role with Catalyst, the broker reinforces its commitment to global inclusive workplaces and opportunities for women in corporate leadership.

As cell phone use persists behind the wheel, countervailing technologies can help carriers confront the issue of distracted driving.

The insurer expects increased ROI as a result of enhancing its system with new rules management technology.

MMIC Group, Inc., a Midwestern medical liability insurance company, introduced Cyber Solutions today, which is designed to provide comprehensive coverage for data breaches, invasions of privacy and other risks to the information technology systems of physicians and hospitals.

Colonial Life survey reveals that, when compared to all other age groups, Gen Y employees are least likely to rely on the workplace for benefits information.

Insurer employs policy administration and rating platforms to process specialty lines.

New relationship promises integrated risk management solutions for professional liability policyholders.

New York Health Insurers Capitulate on Call for Transparency

New research shows a shift in attitudes toward technology use in terms of learning about, evaluating and interacting with benefits programs.

Updated model reflects less frequent, lower severity attacks, based on reassessment of threat by team of terrorism experts.

Chubb Offers Cyber Liability Incentives

Auto-Owners Insurance, State Farm, Amica Mutual, American Family and The Hartford score above industry average in the 2011 survey.

Customer service and streamlined operations the ultimate goal of this legacy overhaul.

New Forrester report profiles emerging technology vendors that insurers should watch.

Allstate’s Claim Prediction Crowdsourcing

AXA stands out in claims, underwriting, accounts and overall satisfaction; other six found performing beneath approval benchmark.

As dramatic rescue efforts across eastern Turkey continue 3 days after Sunday's 7.2 magnitude earthquake, the insurance industry is engaged in the more quotidian task of tallying its losses.

Business leaders vow to upgrade the talent and skill sets of employees surrounding underperforming analytics technologies.

New report American Medical Association finds a lack of competition in the commercial health insurance market.

Survey of European risk professionals reveals social media's reputation risk is among the greatest cyber threats to business.

The glut of new interactive technologies for cars being tested presents several layers of challenges to those who must evaluate automotive risks.

A monthly service from Corporate Insight will provide feedback and insight into the online presence of Liberty Mutual, MetLife, Nationwide, The Hartford, USAA and several other tier-one carriers.

Employee Benefits an Early Target in Budget Cuts

CAT modeling firms’ preliminary reports indicate the earthquake caused significant damage in the epicentral region.

Arizona regulators this week seized control of the troubled mortgage insurance division of PMI Group.

Vendor unleashes Business Performance Analytics Suite in an attempt to spearhead a new corporate identity and growth initiative.

MajescoMastek hired to simplify the carrier's current system of processing policies.

Newsweek magazine list compares the environmental footprints and reporting practices of big companies.

Allstate Winces at Cat Losses

Prudential survey offers insights into young adults’ wants and needs when planning for retirement.

USAA's been an early adopter of new digital banking technology, due in part to its unique customer base of military personal, who are often dispatched to locations around the world on short notice.

The specialty provider of fraud solutions to the health care industry hopes the partnership can provide them with further insights into how fraudsters operate regionally.

Straight-through claims processing to be increased, costs of meeting health care reform requirements reduced.

While analysis of life insurers’ 2010 assets and investments reveals recovery from the credit crisis, a longer-term set of challenges stemming from the lowest interest rates seen since the 1950s also abound.

A new report says Smartphones can be used to record keyboard input, increasing the risk posed by such devices to the enterprise.

IT hiring improves, but not enough to consider a recovery as overall compensation for IT professionals remained stagnant since January 2008, notes Janco.

Solvency II will change the investment behavior of European insurance companies, notes a new report, but if done correctly, insurers can optimize its return.

A new study from Liberty Mutual and Students Against Destructive Decisions reveals that distractions behind the wheel, especially texting while driving, for teens are only increasing.

Capabilities are being scared off by security concerns as life insurers continue to stall in the decision-making process, according to study.

As part of an enterprise initiative to provide new insights into the company’s global business, XL will leverage the vendor’s NexGen Business Intelligence features and consulting services.

Software patent litigation dating back to 2009 is resolved, the companies report.

New study results demonstrate the need for increased customer-centric communication across all channels in order to develop higher levels of trust.

Insurance CIOs, CTOs and IT VPs emphasize security/privacy, cloud and social media in recent survey.

Gartner analysts said IT leaders must keep it simple, destroy perfectionism and embrace calculated risk.

From the CIO Insurance Summit: CIOs must weigh the practical concerns of serving the current business climate against the need to incorporate new technologies.

Gartner forecast: 2011 spending grows to $98B, topping 2008 record levels within 4 years.